No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream (3 ingredients)
This homemade no-churn chocolate ice cream is a real treat. Made with just three ingredients and only five minutes of prep time this will be your go-to summer ice cream. You can use dark, milk or semi-sweet chocolate. So creamy on its own you do not need to churn it in an ice cream maker.
I will admit, I make a lot of homemade ice cream because it’s so good!! I always have a tub of good old vanilla ice cream on hand and that usually gets served with my desserts. You know sometimes a scoop of ice cream over a dessert can just make it all that much better. Like my Dark Chocolate or Strawberry Brownies, or my summer tarts like the Plum Clafoutis, Blueberry Crumble, etc.
In my previous recipe for Must try tips to perfect no-churn ice cream, I shared with you some of my secret tips for making good homemade ice cream. They sound simple but as you know sometimes a small thing can help make a huge difference. I hope you will read them and use them as needed.
What does no-churn mean?
I think no-churn is not a very common term in all parts of the world. No-churn simply means that you don’t need an ice cream maker. It’s referring to the paddle in an ice cream maker that turns (churns) the ice cream mixture from a liquid state to a creamy ice cream consistency
Eggless chocolate ice cream | Gluten-free chocolate ice cream
Since this is not a French custard-base, it has no egg yolks. This means it’s naturally eggless. It is also gluten-free. With so many food-related allergies these days, ice creams like this are great to have on hand when you have kids, and their friends visit. You can also make this three-ingredient ice cream with other fruits. So don’t forget to check out my other ice cream recipes.
Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)
- Chocolate – Now, I’ve always emphasized the importance of good quality chocolate. So, I will avoid repeating myself and just tell you to please use good quality chocolate that you like to eat.
- Whipping cream – The higher the fat, the creamier your ice cream. I use 38% fat content in my whipping cream. With this recipe, I’m not calculating calories, so it’s got to be full-fat cream. You can, of course, use low-fat cream but it will give you ice crystals, which means your ice cream will be a bit icy. Nothing wrong with that just as long as you know what to expect.
- Condensed milk – Condensed milk is sweetened which is why we do not add any additional sugar. I always use my homemade condensed milk made in just 5 mins recipe. The best thing about that recipe is that you can reduce the sugar. I highly recommend you taste the ice cream before you freeze it to ensure it’s sweet. If necessary add a tablespoon or two of powdered sugar.
- Vanilla – I do not add more vanilla because condensed milk usually has vanilla in it. But feel free to add some more vanilla extract.
Useful Tips and Tools
- You can, of course, whip cream with a whisk. But as you can see in the video I use my hand mixer. Otherwise, I use my stand mixer – just makes it a lot quicker.
- Use a mixing bowl that will be large enough to hold all ingredients.
- Also, a spatula is a great tool when you need to fold ingredients.
- And, as I explained in my post on Tips, you want to use a good ice cream storage container. I love these insulated ice cream tubs and have been using these with great results.
How to make a No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 250 ml whipping cream (1 cup)
- 120 ml condensed milk (1/2 cup)
- 200 grams chocolate (1 1/2 cups or 8 oz)
Method
- Chop the chocolate to small pieces and melt in a microwave safe bowl. Set aside to cool.
- Whip cream until almost stiff peaks.
- Add the condensed milk and mix a minute more to combine.
- Add the cooled melted chocolate.
- Fold until just combined.
- Pour into an ice cream container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the creamiest ice cream, thaw for at least 10 minutes before you attempt to scoop.
- Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions?
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Absolutely, you can use whichever chocolate you like. Ideally, good eating chocolate, not baking chocolate or compound chocolate.
Can I use only cocoa powder instead of chocolate?
You can. However, it will lack that rich chocolate flavor which comes from the cocoa butter present in real chocolate.
What else can I do with this chocolate ice cream?
You can blend it with milk and make a chocolate milkshake. Add some cookie for a Belgium chocolate cookie shake.
Can I add nuts to this ice cream?
Yes, you can add walnuts, pecans or cashew butter to this for a wonderfully creamy chocolate cashew ice cream.
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Chocolate Ice Cream No-Churn (3 Ingredients)
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Ingredients
- 250 ml (1.06 cups) Whipping cream 1 cup
- 120 ml (0.51 cups) Condensed milk 1/2 cup
- 200 grams (1.14 cups) Chocolate 1 1/2 cups or 8 oz
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate to small pieces and melt in a microwave safe bowl. Set aside to cool.
- Whip cream until almost stiff peaks.
- Add the condensed milk and mix a minute more to combine.
- Add the cooled melted chocolate.
- Fold until just combined.
- Pour into an ice cream container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the creamiest ice cream, thaw for at least 10 minutes before you attempt to scoop.
- Enjoy!
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Shaland Spence
Made these in summer and it was the best chocolate ice cream EVER.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Shaland. We love this one too. So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback.
Neha
Hello Veena,
I am a big fan of your recipes.. you have made things so easy for me which always seemed daunting ?..i am so glad that i could impress my mummy with this chocolate ice cream ?
I am going to try the mango one next.. yay!
Thank you so much ❤
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so much, Neha for your lovely words. So happy to hear you managed to impress your mummy. I think you will love the mango too.
Stanley
Made this last week. Best NO churn chocolate ice cream EVER. Thanks
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Stanley. So happy to hear you had success with this recipe and you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for coming back to write this feedback. Have a wonderful day.
Lauren
Made this last week – can’t believe how perfect it turned out. I stored it in an old Ben and Jerries ice cream cartoon and it worked!! Thank you so much. Never I’m going to try the Blueberry Ice cream. Thanks for sharing such amazing recipes.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Lauren. I know right? It’s so easy and really turns out creamy. When I took this pictures it was so hot here that the ice cream was melting so easily because it was so light. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback. So happy you enjoyed this recipe.
swathi
Your chocolate ice cream is really creamy love the texture that too without any ice cream maker. Perfect for any day. Kids will love it I think I can make it before starting their school.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Swathi. Becomes so creamy without an ice cream maker.. Perfect any time especially in this summer.
Molly Kumar
There’s nothing like a fresh – homemade chocolate ice-cream and if it’s just 3 ingredients – It has my name written ALL Over It !!! I’m loving the creaminess of this recipe and just how easy it is to make it. I’ll have to try it soon now 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Molly. It is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. The real deal kinda ice cream. You will love it.
Adriana Lopez Martn
You got me at chocolate and homemade ice cream. Love a good dessert and if it is ice cream much better, Even when is cold outside ice cream is a great dessert that everyone loves.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Adriana… everyone loves a good ice cream for desserts. Making it homemade is even better.
Whitney @WhittyPaleo
I’m right there with you; honestly, there’s nothing like homemade ice cream! You just get to make it your own and incorporate all these different flavours it’s awesome! Nothing like a good ol’ chocolate ice cream though!
Veena Azmanov
That’s true Whitney. Nothing beats making it homemade with all the options to customize.
karyn
Delighted that this is a recipe to make ice-cream without an ice-cream machine. Thanks Veena, this ice-cream looks so delicious and so easy to make
Veena Azmanov
Thank yo Karyn. You are very welcome… I love my ice cream recipes because they are so easy and so yum..
Christine - JarOfLemons
This sounds delicious! Perfect for these hot summer days. Hope to make this recipe soon!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Christine – Yes we have been eating ice cream everyday!!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
Chocolate ice cream is my favorite! Crazy enough, out of all the ice creams that I’ve made, I’ve never made chocolate. I know, crazy.
Veena Azmanov
Chocolate is probably the easiest!! you must try!!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
Homemade always tastes amazing, and it’s so awesome that it’s no churn! Looks so decadent. Yum!
Veena Azmanov
Definitely Kylee…. nothing like homemade !! This is so creamy and decadent
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
No churn ice cream is so good. I always thought you needed to invest in yet another piece of equipment. This sounds delicious and I know my grandkids would LOVE it!!
Veena Azmanov
I use to think that too but now with this basic recipe I really can make any flavor and its’ so creamy and delish.. my kids love it.
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade
I had no idea it was so easy to make ice cream! I’ve never heard of pastry cream either, but this sure looks delicious. And with the basic recipe you can create so many different flavors
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Karyl.. Vanilla pastry cream is the French way of making ice cream. Yes it is my basic recipe and you can make so many flavors.
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
I am way too lazy to pull out my ice cream maker whenever I want a sweet treat. Your method is ideal!
Veena Azmanov
Thank Emma. I don’t really miss the ice cream maker now..
Katherines Corner
thank you for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things this yumminess was pinned and shared on facebook and google + Hugs
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so much Katerine!! Thank you!!